After I interrupted Felicia, I shook my head at her. These people were clearly leeches. unting wealth in front of them would only make themtch on harder.


    Felicia and I would be fine since they wouldn''t bother us when we got back to the university. However, Mrs. Cylon''s life would likely be difficult once she returned.


    As such, enduring a few humiliatingments was nothing. Letting them brag a bit wouldn''t change anything substantial.


    I had long stopped caring about such gossip. I could tolerate it if they didn''t pick on Felicia or Mrs. Cylon.


    Seeing my reaction, Felicia swallowed back her words.


    Mrs. Brown cast a hateful re at Felicia, clearly holding a grudge against her.


    Mrs. Cylon was always respectful toward Mrs. Brown, while Felicia had already snapped back at her several times. Naturally, she wasn''t pleased.


    "Let''s just go. We should already be tired from all that food and wine. Let''s head to our hotel to rest."


    When we got outside, Mrs. Brown and her twopanions immediately spotted Hilton Hotel across the street, prompting them to start moring.


    "Wow, isn''t that the Hilton Hotel that we often see on TV? I heard that it''s a five- star hotel! Louis, where did you book our stay? Did you book us at the Hilton?"


    Louis chuckled awkwardly, his expression clearly filled with aversion.


    He probably thought that he was already generous enough to treat them to an expensive meal, yet they were expecting him to book them a five-star hotel as well. They should aim for the stars at this rate.


    Besides, the meal that was originally budgeted at two to three thousand dors had ballooned to over 18 thousand dors.


    Now that Louis was deeply in debt, hearing such shameless and greedy demands only made him feel worse.


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    Veronica probably noticed his bad mood because she quickly tried to smooth things over. "Mom, my boyfriend originally nned to book the Hilton for you, but this guy insisted on repaying you for bringing Felicia''s mother here. So, we let him handle the booking."


    "Him?"


    When their gazes turned to me, Mrs. Brown and herpanions revealed expressions of utter disdain.


    "What kind of hotel could someone like him book for us? It had better not be some roach-infested motel Young man, let me tell you that just because I''m from a small town doesn''t mean I don''t know quality when I see it.


    "I''ve been to Cyr and stayed in grand hotels. I have high standards! If you booked some cheap motel, I absolutely won''t stay there."


    When I heard her, I couldn''t help but smile. "Don''t worry, Mrs. Brown. I didn''t book the hotel just for you. Since Mrs. Cylon will also be staying there, how could I possibly mistreat you all? Let''s go."


    On the way to the hotel, we took separate cars.


    Felicia, Mrs. Cylon, and I were in one car leading the way while the others followed in another.


    I had no idea what they were gossiping about in their car, but judging by the even more disdainful looks Mrs. Brown and the others gave me when we arrived, it was clear that Louis had spent the ride badmouthing me.


    I could already guess what he said. He probably called me the usual trifecta—a show-off, a broke guy, and a guy who wore knock-offs.


    I could picture it all without hearing a single word from them, but I couldn''t care less at this point.


    I had already asked Victor to make the arrangements and not to do anything grand since I didn''t want to unt my wealth in front of Mrs. Cylon.


    Nevertheless, the hotel manager wasn''t clueless. It was clear to him that I wasn''t just anybody since Victor had personally instructed him and booked us the best suites. Hence, the manager came out with his staff to greet me at the entrance. Cóntent


    I had no choice but to step forward and exchange a few words with them.


    "Alright. This is a private trip. We don''t want to be disturbed. Please head inside and assign a staff to assist us."